12 safest cities in Southwest Ohio

Aug 21, 2014, 12:00:00am EDT Updated: Aug 21, 2014, 10:48:43am EDT

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Vandalia (No. 48 in Ohio)
“If festivals, events, and celebrations are your thing then you’ll be hard pressed to find a better place to call home than Vandalia. Whether it’s the Homecoming parade, Oktoberfest, the Star Spangled Celebration, the Air and Show Parade, the Taste of Vandalia, or the Vandalia Corporate Challenge, this suburb of Dayton never slows down.”

Goshen Township (No. 46 in Ohio)
“You’d be hard pressed to find a township more culturally diverse from its metropolitan area than Goshen Township, located just 10 miles north of Cincinnati. In 2007, residents decided to reclaim Broadway Street, an old thoroughfare long abandoned at about the time cars started to replace horse and buggies.”

West Chester Township (No. 45 in Ohio)
“This diverse town, just minutes north of Cincinnati, boasts a strong economy with major employers like BAE Systems and GE Aviation providing thousands of jobs to residents.”

Beavercreek (No. 40 in Ohio)
“This Dayton suburb has become home to many research and development companies, particularly those with defense contracts.
Many residents are current and former Air Force personnel stationed at nearby Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, and have parlayed their military expertise into success in the private sector.”

Kettering (No. 39 in Ohio)
“This suburb of Dayton is a great place for families of all ages, and in particular those with school-aged children. The Kettering City School District consistently meets or exceeds the requirements of the state’s 26 standardized tests, and received a rating of Excellent with Distinction from the Ohio Department of Education.”

Miami Township (No. 36 in Ohio)
“About 30 minutes northeast of Cincinnati lay the rural/urban hybrid Miami Township. This truly idyllic community is home to one of the most peaceful and tranquil nature preserves in America.”

Springfield Township (No. 34 in Ohio)
“This suburb of Cincinnati offers residents world class amenities that include state-of-the-art outdoor facilities as well as world renowned medical centers.
For anyone who loves to be in the great outdoors as often as possible, Springfield Township has 18 community parks that feature 33 baseball and softball fields, 19 soccer fields, and enough tennis and basketball courts to satisfy anyone’s need to tickle the twine or crash the net.”

Lebanon (No. 23 in Ohio)
“If tourist destinations excite you because of the wide range of employment opportunities or because you’re a people watcher, Lebanon will delight you year round. In addition to its historic landmarks and attractive downtown area, Lebanon is host to two festivals that draw visitors and participants far and wide.”

Centerville (No. 21 in Ohio)
“This affluent Dayton suburb, located in southwest Ohio, is home to the largest collection of stone houses in the state of Ohio. It is also home to the Washington Centerville Public Library, nationally recognized for its excellent community programs, attendance, and public Internet access, each playing a contributing factor to the city’s success in keeping crime well below national averages.”

Delhi (No. 18 in Ohio)
“The city maintains more than 100 acres of developed parks, offering residents access to such outdoor activities as softball and baseball, volleyball, football, soccer, and tennis. Providing a wide variety of activities for residents is one way the city has been able to maintain crime rates well below the national average.”

Mason (No. 15 in Ohio)
“If volleys and serves are your thing, then you’re going to absolutely love the city of Mason. Competitive tennis permeates the culture of the city, which is why it’s home to the Kings Island Amusement Park, the largest amusement park and water park in the Midwest.”

Springboro (No. 8 in Ohio)
“If holiday celebrations really excite you, then join the 70,000 visitors who come to Springboro each year for the three-day event that includes a fun run, a children’s tent, food and craft vendors, and a winter parade to ring in the holiday season! The low crime rates, including no murders or rapes and just three vehicle break-ins reported to authorities in 2011, definitely lends to the success of this great annual party.”